At the dawn of the 20th century, the fierce passions of class warfare crackled through the mining camps of Colorado, Idaho, Utah, and Montana.

This social and economic whirlwind eventually felled one of Idaho's favorite sons, former Governor Frank Steunenberg.

The ensuing trial thrust Idaho into the spotlight, as two of the west's sharpest lawyers, James Hawley and William Borah, clashed with the legendary Clarence Darrow in a "struggle for the soul of America."